Our country seems to be increasingly angry, contentious, and polarized. Is there hope for change? This message explores the Biblical call for Christians to live very differently from the world around us by being imitators of God.
When we read the Gospels, we find that Jesus was often at odds with the Pharisees. Why did Christ frequently debate these religious people who believed Old Testament Scripture? This message explores that question and points us toward following Jesus...
When it comes to answering the question: "How can I live my best life?" what's the current paradigm? What is assumed these days is that the purpose of life is to look inside yourself, discover your deepest desires, and then express...
Our world is changing rapidly and so are views about LGBTQ issues and the church. How should Christians understand the biblical passages that speak to same-sex practices? And how can we relate to others with both truth and love.
This message begins our series, "Truth and Love," in which we will study the need to hold fast to God's truth while showing His love to all people. Jesus sets the example for us by modelling both devotion to Scripture and sacrificial...
In this sermon, we conclude our short series in the book of Job. And as we look at the final chapters, what we'll discover is that the big idea or central theme all along, has had less to do with suffering and more to do with "Trusting the...
In this sermon, we will look at the chapter that lays the foundation for God's reply to Job. We will focus our attention on an important milestone in Job's journey for answers to his questions.
For many people, the Book of Job is synonymous with suffering. But there is much hope in this Old Testament book. This message explores the basis for hope in the Book of Job and points us to what we can learn from Job's experience.
Why do good people suffer? That question prompted a remarkable discussion between Job and his three friends. This message explains their conversations to help us learn about suffering, friendship, and the greatness of God.
Studies indicate that the reality of suffering in life is a top reason for the growth of atheism. For many, suffering seems incompatible with the existence of a good God. This message explores suffering and how we can actually grow to know God better...
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